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James Bond goes for a run
I recently purchased the Garmin Forerunner 205 and entered the world of GPS for the first time. My experience so far has been positive (I've logged 4 runs). The unit, while appearing a bit bulky, is surprisingly comfortable and you easily forget you are wearing it. The 205 is fairly user friendly. You can simply push the timer start and go right out of the box, or go much deeper into its capabilities and upload customized courses and workouts. I haven't gotten that in depth yet, but I love ...
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Highly Recommended
I have used the Garmin 205 for several months now and highly recommend it. Here in Arizona it acquires satellites generally in less than one minute, and I have never had any problem with it not holding onto the signals. Accuracy is amazing - I have checked it on local school tracks and it is right on target. I used the unit for the PF Chang half marathon last weekend in Phoenix, and it worked flawlessly - it was great to be able to check my average pace along the route, and it really helped m...
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A must for every runner, biker or combination thereof
Having recently ran my first marathon (July 06 - SF) and half-marathon (Oct 06 - SJ) I was eagerly looking for something I could use outdoors to track all the essential data. I was very used to, and tired of, running on the treadmill to figure this out. I took a chance and got the Forerunner 205. I couldn't be more happier.When I opened the package I immediately turned it on, indoors, and it found the satellites in about three minutes. Before I ran on it I took it with me to work...
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Great improvement over 201 wouldn't run without it
I use my device daily. When finished, I press stop and then shut off the device. I place it on the PC interface and that automatically downloads the runs and takes care of charging. If I don't shut it off, it continues tracking satellites which sometimes works indoors, a testimonial to its great sensitivity. I don't get a good charge though if I have left it on and then placed it on the charger.Some quirks: When acquiring satellites in the woods or under very humid conditions, I...
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Garmin Forerunner 205 Wrist Training Device
Since I enjoyed the previous version of the Forerunner, when the 205 model came out I was anxious to trade up and give my daughter my current model. The training device is awesome, especially for running and biking. The Forerunner provides the same capabilities as a bike computer at a fraction of the cost. The 205 model has enhanced its capabilities for collecting information for different sports. The import features to me as a runner (just added biking) is the split screen showing my pace, ...
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Garmin 205 vs. the Garmin 201
I've run 4 times a week with the Garmin 201 for the past 2 years so I was anxious to get the 205. After 10 runs with the 205 (some runs with both) here is my take on the new 205:Pros:- better form factor (although still big and same weight as the 201)- Buttons are more intuitive (less guessing in the dark)- More accurate - If I run the same run 3 times (e.g. a regular 6 miler) all 3 distances are within .02-.09... the 201 varied by as much as .3 miles. The 205 als...
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Fantastic!
I purchased the 205 to mainly get an idea as to how far I was running. This is my first training GPS device. I figured the circuit I ran was about 5k. To my pleasant surprise the 205 told me I was doing 3k more than I estimated so that was great news to me! But the 205 did not stop there. Read on....If you are anything like me the runs I do at 5:30a on the weekdays are not as strong as the ones I do at 8a on the weekend. A couple hours of extra sleep seems to make a lot of diffe...
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Well worth the extra cost!!!
I wrote an extensive six-part review comparing the Garmin Forerunner 205 with my older Garmin Forerunner 201. Here is the URL to the first part and you can find links at the bottom to the other parts:[...]If you don't want to read the full reviews then here is a summary of my likes and dislikes:Likes* Comfort and Form factor: Usage model is very important and while the 205 is big, it feels and wears like a wrist watch. The plastic strap is more comfortable tha...
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a BIG improvement over the 201
I just bought this yesterday and used it for walking and driving. The device can lock on inside building as long as there are no floors above you or you are near a window. The 201 had no chance of locking on indoor. I walked to the store and the path was near 3-4 story buildings and never lost the signal. The 201 couldn't handle that either. The USB is HUGE improvement to the serial port (what were they thinking!). The design is much more comfortable and looks more watchlike and can easily worn ...
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My rabid runner girlfriend hates technology but LOVES this product!
I bought this for my girlfriend's birthday. She runs seven miles every day of the year but this purchase was a long-shot as she despises technology, also she is very petite and I was afraid the unit would be too large for her tiny wrists. The short story is that she absolutely loves it! She raves constantly about its features as well as the software included. I tried it myself (I walk long distances) and was so impressed I bought a Gamin Foretrex 101 for myself. Great product and great manufactu...
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